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Ryan Briscoe Extends
Lead in IndyCar Series Standings
Florence, Kentucky, September 1, 2009
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Mazak Corporation congratulates Ryan Briscoe of Penske Racing for his thrilling
victory at the Peak Antifreeze and Motor Oil Indy 300 at Chicagoland Speedway.
Briscoe narrowly defeated Scott Dixon by .0077 of a second, the fourth closest
margin of victory in the history of the IndyCar Series.
Briscoe and the No. 6 Team Penske Dallara/Honda started the race in pole
position but eventually fell to 13th before rallying and retaking the
lead with 40 laps remaining. The IndyCar Series points leader swapped his lead
with Scott Dixon four times over the final nine laps but edged Dixon by a nose
at the finish line.
The victory is Briscoe's third of the season and first at Chicagoland Speedway.
He has extended his lead in the IndyCar Series standings, while teammate Helio
Castroneves remains fourth place overall.
Mazak is a proud associate sponsor of Penske Racing.
Photo Caption: The IndyCar Series points leader swapped his lead with Scott
Dixon four times over the final nine laps but edged Dixon by .0077 of a second
at the finish line.sh line.
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